File No. 812.00/11663a.

The Secretary of State to President Wilson.

[Telegram.]

I send despatch just received from the Secretary of the Navy:

Mayo reports, April 9, 5 p.m.:

“This forenoon Mexican soldiers arrested paymaster and whaleboat’s crew of Dolphin, part of whom were in boat with flag flying, marched them two blocks through streets, then back to boat, and there released them. General Zaragoza expressed regret verbally.

“In view of publicity of event, I have called for formal disavowal and apology, punishment of officer in charge Mexican squad, and salute to American flag within 24 hours from 6 p.m., Thursday.

“Mayo.”

Fletcher.

I do not see that Mayo could have done otherwise. I await instructions.

Bryan
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